March 2008 Grocery Challenge

JayJay14

mumzyof2 - we're having Christmas Dinner!!
(Frozen leftovers obviously - but will be fun just the same, even includes the bacon rolls and onion rings)

mummygems

We are having Pasta Bake tonight. Quick, filling and very easy (although I do admit its out of a jar as DH doesnt like my home made version....BUT....I did buy it when it was on offer so saved some money!).

angelnikki

mumzyof2 wrote: »

Whats everyone having for tea tonight??

Well tonight we're having Lamb casserole, (HM from the freezer) which I'm gonna bulk out a bit with some chopped tomatoes & extra Veg, served with mash (made extra yesterday) and Peas.
I'm not feeling that hungry though as I've been scoffing Chocolate Crispy Bites all day! :EasterBun


Nikki
x

Edit: Thanks Elly2 for the Recipe :T :T

Fi27

:hello: Hi all, first time joining the GC for me. My pay month runs 19th-19th of the month, why couldnt they pay us at the end of the month like normal companies!


Ok, GC budget for 19 mar - 19 apr is £300. Thats for me, OH and V fussy DS 14. I know it sounds like an awful lot and that is EXACTLY why i am joining in. I kept all reciepts from last month and i spent more than that! :eek: Hence why I need to spend less.

We, me + OH, are total foodies and eat far too much while DS only has 7 staple foods that he will consider eating and eats less than a 4 year old. Unless it's sweets and chocolate of course. Oh and he pretty much refuses to eat what we eat so i end up making 2 different meals each night.


Anyway, i'm looking forward to posting, keeping up with everyone and reading all your hints, tips and advice.
And i LOVE a challenge!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

PS we are having toad in the hole for tea tonight, with mash & gravy. DS at grandmas so she has the difficult task of feeding him

Fi x

Fi27

OMG i have just seen the choc crispie picture! They look fab! Well done angelnikki!

We have a thing for choc crispies at the moment after finding a V V tasty recipie. I made some for a training course i was delivering and the staff were fighting over them! I saw a few collegues in a very different light LOL

Here is my recipe;

55g butter
4 TBSP golden syrup
100g milk choc
70g cornflakes

melt butter, syrup & choc in a bowl over pan of hot water. When melted add cornflakes and put in bun cases to set. They are very yummy!

Fi x

Keeping_Positive

Having chicken thing (I think it is called supreme) using two left over cooked chicken breasts, two tins of campbells soup and rice so quick and easy.

Made a loaf in the breadmaker earlier which turned out fine and just realised I used normal plain flour! Is there a reason we should use bread floor? Was I just lucky?

Youll find Im not a natural cook lol!

searching_me

:hello: again
weezl- the recipe for the peanut cookies is actually on here somewhere not completely sure who wrote it but thank you whoever it was they were yum yum yum :rotfl:
and the carrot cake is my own recipe its pretty simple i throw some self raising flour (i would normally use wholemeal but i ran out and couldnt be bothered to go to the shop as i know i would over spend sr works though) alittle caster sugar, people say different kinds of sugar believe me ive tried them all (OH gets me to make carrot cake all the time) they all work i just use whats in the house.... mixed spice and/or cinnamon, about 2-4 carrots (depending on size) 2 eggs and a knob of butter and a little milk if it looks to dry.... i never measure how much, i work on a cup of flour and then just add the rest... o and throw in a hand full of raisins the extra sweetness is lovely :rotfl: xx

mumzyof2

JayJay14 wrote: »

mumzyof2 - we're having Christmas Dinner!!
(Frozen leftovers obviously - but will be fun just the same, even includes the bacon rolls and onion rings)

Oh WOW, i want a christmas dinner too, can i come? :rotfl:
I will bring you a present and a bottle of champers?
Enjoy

mumzyof2

Fi27 wrote: »

OMG i have just seen the choc crispie picture! They look fab! Well done angelnikki!

We have a thing for choc crispies at the moment after finding a V V tasty recipie. I made some for a training course i was delivering and the staff were fighting over them! I saw a few collegues in a very different light LOL

Here is my recipe;

55g butter
4 TBSP golden syrup
100g milk choc
70g cornflakes

melt butter, syrup & choc in a bowl over pan of hot water. When melted add cornflakes and put in bun cases to set. They are very yummy!

Fi x

Can you use rice krispies instead of cornflakes???

Choosy_2

Eek... I am already £20 over budget & have another 8 days of my pay month left :eek:
It's my first attempt so hope to do a teeny bit better next month!

Hope you're all doing well... I can't wait to try Fi's recipe, mmmmmm